Leicester Rutledge

Leicester Malcolm Rutledge MNZM (born 12 April 1952) is a New Zealand former rugby union player. As a flanker, Rutledge represented Southland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side (the All Blacks), from 1978 to 1980. He played 31 matches for the All Blacks, including 13 internationals, and captained the side in one match against Combined Services on the 1978 tour of Britain and Ireland.^[1]

Leicester Rutledge

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Rutledge in 2022
Birth name	Leicester Malcolm Rutledge
Date of birth	(1952-04-12) 12 April 1952 (age 73)
Place of birth	Christchurch, New Zealand
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	92 kg (203 lb)
School	Riccarton High School
Notable relative(s)	Jason Rutledge (son)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 1972–83 Southland 113 () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1978–80 New Zealand 13 (0)

In the 2022 New Year Honours, Rutledge was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby and the community.^[2]